Archive for October, 2007

PT Archivist at Boston Arts Acad/Fenway HS

Thursday, October 11th, 2007

This is not a lot of hours, but the pay per hour is good.

PT Archivist, Boston Arts Acad/Fenway HS

The Archives of the Boston Arts Academy and Fenway High School seeks a part time archivist.

Responsibilities cover the full scope of archives work including:

* Collecting items for the archives
* Processing items into the archives
* Writing and/or revising finding aids
* Digitizing selected items
* Reference for archives patrons
* Exhibits of archives materials

Qualifications: Ideal for a graduate student in an archives or history program, a recent graduate, or an archivist who wants part time work

Essential qualities include:

* Knowledge of archives theory and practice
* Ability to work independently
* Ability to work in a high school environment and communicate well with high school teachers, administrators and students

Hours: Flexible – approximately 20 to 25 hours per month

Compensation: $20 per hour

To apply: Send letter of interest and resume to Doc Roth at ehsdoc@gmail.com

Professional Development Reimbursement

Monday, October 1st, 2007

Thinking about joining ARLIS, VRA, or any other (not necessarily visual resource-oriented) professional organization? Well, no time like the present! If you’re not already aware, the Simmons Professional Development Reimbursement program covers a significant portion of membership fees. More information is available here, as well as the forms you’ll need to fill out. But don’t delay: the first form (detailing what you will spend the professional development money on) is due this Saturday, October 6th, by midnight.